Pedro Luis
Hello everyone :)
Every single time I have the opportunity to travel, my goal is to fully experience the destination. I truly believe that the essence, the context & the materialization are the key factores to fully unveil an incredible and memorable travel experience.
- As a local and travel expert, I know the essence of each destination.
- By experiencing/knowing the essence of each place/destination, I know the context in which they flow.
- Due to the relationship I have built with local suppliers over the years I know exactly how to materialize the essence in the right context.
This is me - I care, so you can travel carefree!
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"Places: Portugal Mainland; Portuguese Islands (Açores & Madeira); Mainland Spain; Spanish Islands.
Activities: Walking Tours; Winery Visits & Tastings; Boat Trips; Hikes; Hot Air Ballooning; Thematic Dinners/Meals; Self-Drive Trips; Private Driver Trips; Exclusive Activities; among others"
How did you get involved in travel?
"I was born and raised in Sintra and since I was then I won the taste for traveling and exploring the world. By the time I reached 18, I decided that I wanted to assist others with their trips and enrolled in Tourism Degree to acquire not only skills, but also the knowledge needed to achieve my goals within this work field. Since then, I never stopped doing what I love and now, more than ever, I am really happy for sharing my experience with travelers through my own company."
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"Memorable experiences are the ones that change the way you see the world! They´re funny, they´re frightening and they´re fascinating.
Something that is still remarkable in my life, dates back to a few years ago when I applied to volunteer program to help other people. I realized that you don´t need that much to help people around you. Having that in mind, I try the best I can to share this idea with people around me.
Tourism is a business from people to people and it will only make sense if you care about the others."
Featured trips & expertise
Portugal & Northern Spain: Lisbon to San Sebastián - 15 Days
Combine the best of Portugal and northern Spain for 15 days of fun on the Iberian Peninsula. Zip through Lisbon by tuk-tuk and see the fantastical hilltop palaces of Sintra, then head north to riverside Porto and the Douro Valley wine country. Hop over to Spain to marvel at Barcelona's modernist landmarks and hike between the clifftop villages of the Costa Brava. Your adventure wraps up on the Bay of Biscay, enjoying the crescent beaches and renowned gastronomy of San Sebastián.
Portugal Grand Tour: Lisbon, Porto, the Algarve & More - 15 Days
Get a full Portuguese experience with this 15-day tour that hits the country's north, south, and west. Begin with tours of Lisbon and the fairy-tale castles of Sintra, then head north to sample the wines and flavors of Porto and the Douro Valley. Meet Portuguese history in medieval Coimbra, fortified Óbidos, and the ancient Roman city of Évora. Venture back south to the pristine coast of the Algarve to end your journey relaxing on its world-famous beaches.
Portugal Road Trip: Porto, Lisbon & the Algarve - 15 Days
Road trip through some of the most beautiful places in Portugal on this exciting 15-day tour. As soon as you land in Lisbon, drive north to gorgeous Porto and the Douro Valley. Spend multiple days enjoying wine and taking in riverside views. Then, go back to the capital for guided tours and side trips to castles and beaches. Finish in the wild Algarve, whose coastline is flanked by tall sea cliffs and impressive caves.
Highlights of Portugal & Spain: Lisbon to Madrid - 13 Days
Journey through the heart of the Iberian Peninsula on this epic, 13-day itinerary. Start in Portugal to wander Lisbon's atmospheric neighborhoods, discover the hilltop palaces of Sintra, and immerse yourself in Évora's ancient history. Then it's time to head east into Spain, where Andalusian culture and cuisine come alive in Seville and Granada. Your adventure ends in Madrid, where you'll get to know the Old Masters at the Prado Museum and take a flavorful tapas tour through the capital.
Self-Drive Adventure in Madeira - 8 Days
This relaxed road trip introduces you to the Portuguese island of Madeira, whose volcanic landscapes and natural beauty make it a popular getaway from the mainland. Discover the charming Old Town and botanical gardens of its capital Funchal. Hike between Madeira's two highest peaks of Pico do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo, then decompress by taking a ferry to the island of Porto Santo—beaches renowned for their healing properties.
Recent trip reviews for Pedro
Go to Portugal!
Portugal
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Feb 13 - Feb 22, 2023
Pedro really curated this trip to exactly what we talked about!! We had time on our own to explore each city along with a private guide for some of the time. We really enjoyed learning some of the history of Portugal and the places they showed us. Each guide really got a feel for what we were interested in and had some really great conversations. I keep joking with people not to go to Portugal because you will eat your weight in pastry and other amazing foods! I can’t believe how smooth the... read more
Hey Daniela,
Thank you so much for your kind words on my lovely country.
You definitely have to visit us again, there are still so many other pastries for you to try!
Once again, thank you for sharing your feedback and experience - you rock!
Your friend in Portugal,
Pedro
We used KimKim for a trip to Portugal…fantastic experience!
Portugal
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Feb 1 - Feb 9, 2023
We used KimKim for a trip to Portugal. They were amazing!
The process for planning our was simple but comprehensive. We were able to give some guidelines re what type of trip and cities we wanted to see and Pedro at Across Portugal build an itinerary for us. We were able to change things around to end up with the perfect trip!
Pedro and his team were top shelf. They made our trip so enjoyable and personal. Pedro knows Portugal and knows the travel business. His expertise really showed in creating our vacation. I can’t say enough great things about Pedro and Across Portugal.
Ray & Sue
Hey Ray & Sue,
Thank you very much for your kind words :)
I'm truly glad you enjoyed your trip and my incredible country.
All the best and we keep in touch!
Pedro
Great experience with room for improvement
Portugal
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Dec 23 - Jan 4, 2023
This is the 2nd time we used the kimkim platform to plan/book our trip in Europe given our amazing experience on the first one in Italy. This time we worked with the Pedro and Joao to plan our trip in Portugal and the experience did not disappoint!
During the entire process (from planning to the actual trip), they took care of us very well in terms of transportation, airport pickup/drop off in odd hours, staying in touch throughout to answer questions, accommodating our last minute... read more
Hey Vivien,
Thank you for getting back to us with your positive review and with the improvement suggestions - we are very happy to hear that you had a memorable trip!
We have already taken the due diligencies to improve the gastronomic experience in Porto.
Thank you once again for trusting our services and for being part of our history.
Sincerely,
Pedro & João
Amazing Overall experience.
Portugal
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Dec 23 - Dec 31, 2022
I could not ask for anything more with regards to Pedro and his services during our Portugal trip. We would receive notifications as to who was going to pick us up and the designated time. If we had questions regarding our trip, we got our questions answered. So glad I was able to find Kimkim.com to customize our trip to fit our needs for 9 days. Will definitely use Kimkim.com again. read more
Hello Agnes! Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review and for your positive feedback :)
I'm so glad you had an amazing vacation and it was my pleasure to help you.
Sincerely,
Pedro
I can’t say enough wonderful things about our...
Portugal
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Nov 28 - Dec 6, 2022
I can’t say enough wonderful things about our experience with KimKim and Pedro at Across Portugal. Thank you Kim Kim for connecting us with Pedro and his team. They understood immediately what kinds of experiences we wanted and were easy to communicate with and responsive- both in advance and while on the trip. My brother and I planned this trip with our mother to celebrate her birthday and It exceeded all our expectations. Each tour guide was better than the next, drivers were prompt... read more
Hello Jill,
I am super happy to receive your feedback and to know that you really enjoyed your time in Portugal!
Thank you once again for trusting Kim Kim and Across Portugal!
Your friend in Portugal - Pedro & Across Portugal Team
We were impressed and happy with Pedro's plan
Portugal
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Oct 1 - Oct 10, 2022
We were impressed and happy with Pedro's attitude and service.He was faced with surprises which he dealt with efficiently.The whole plan was according to our expectations: a good mixture of walking and driving.I want to especially recommend Jorge who went out of his way in complying with our needs and wishes.
I definitely will recommend Kim Kim read more
Hello Michal,
Thank you so much for your feedback!
I am happy to hear that we have exceeded your expectations. It was a pleasure to have you in Portugal and to assist you with the necessary adjustments to accommodate Inbar.
Would love to welcome you in my lovely country once again in the future.
Pedro
THE BEST TRIP !! Every aspect was top notch....
Portugal
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Sep 16 - Sep 26, 2022
THE BEST TRIP !! Every aspect was top notch. All of our drivers were wonderful very nice, friendly and leaving us with so much information and history. So many great moments.
Thank you! read more
Dear Robin,
So happy to receive your positive feedback :)
Very happy to hear that enjoyed every single moment of your trip in my lovely country.
I hope to welcome you in Portugal once again in the future.
Sincerely,
Pedro
I think everyone (Francisco, Ricardo, Andre, ...
Portugal
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Sep 16 - Sep 26, 2022
I think everyone (Francisco, Ricardo, Andre, Nelson, Diego, another Andre, Joao (and Daniel) and Claudia - all of whom were phenomenal in their treatment of 3 ladies visiting Portugal for the first time. Each and every one of them engaged in thorough and pleasant conversations teaching us about their country and sharing stories of great interest to us all.
History lessons accompanied by a genuine desire to let us learn about Portugal and its peoples were carefully and easily given.
I cannot... read more
Dear Sherry,
I appreciate you taking the time to write so many kind words about our country and services - I truly appreciate you sharing your experience.
I will make sure to share your feedback with all our team and guides.
Looking forward to welcome you in Portugal once again in the future.
Sincerely,
Pedro
We were impressed and very pleased with each ...
Portugal
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Sep 16 - Sep 26, 2022
We were impressed and very pleased with each contact we made ...The trip was planned beautifully. We loved our hotel accomodations. We were so impressed with Portugal as a whole. The country works so well...health care, environmentally sustainable, education...a relaxed friendly affordable country read more
Hey Page :)
It is great to hear from you!
I am reallly happy to hear that you enjoyed our planning and that Portugal exceeded your expectations! Thank you so much for your kind words about Portugal.
All the best,
Pedro & Across Portugal Team
The royal treatment!
Portugal
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Aug 28 - Sep 3, 2022
I can’t express how much we enjoyed our trip to Portugal! Pedro and Joao exceeded our expectations both with the trip they planned for us as well as their responsiveness when anything came up along the way! While we enjoyed everything we did and all the places we stayed, we particularly enjoyed our walking tour of Lisbon with Ricardo, our drive to Sinatra with Jose, the beautiful Vila Vita Parc Hotel in the Algarve and the Aurora boat tour to see the caves!
We will definitely use Kimkim to... read more
Hello Patty,
I am so glad to know you enjoyed your time in Portugal!
I will make sure to share you comment with João and the rest of the team - believe me, you just made our day!
Thank you once again for trusting Kim Kim and Across Portugal! We will always be 100% available for you - feel free to contact us anytime.
All the best,
Pedro & Across Portugal Team
Best trip ever!
Portugal
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Aug 6 - Aug 14, 2022
Gosh, Portugal was never on my radar till a few weeks ago. We spontaneously cancelled our planned trip to Ba Hamar and went in a different direction. Being familiar with KimKim, my wife found Pedro to be the most experienced/ highest reviews on the KimKim sight when it came to Portugal. We stayed in Lisbon for 3 nights at the Tivoli. Pedro scheduled our hotel, and a walking tour, as well as coordinated our driver around our schedule.
Then the driver drove us to Algarve. Pedro put us... read more
Hi Philip and Phoebe,
Greetings from Portugal!
Thank you for your amazing feedback - we really appreciate the trust and decision to visit our country!
We are really happy to know you enjoyed your time with us and that you would be willing to do it again - that is the best we can hear from you.
Perhaps you will be able to bring your daughter next time and have some time all together :)
All the best,
Pedro & Across Portugal Team
19 days in Portugal
Portugal
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Jul 15 - Aug 2, 2022
We reviewed the guides, the hotels, and the itineraries every day with Pedro so refer to him. Generally speaking, the guides were very good and professional and spoke English quite well. The drivers were always punctual, well dressed, spoke English well and drove us to our destinations in E- class Mercedes. Certainly, kudos to the drivers. Although we had 4-star hotels, a couple of hotels were a little disappointing. They didn't have wash cloths, they didn't have tissues, the final hotel,... read more
Hi Marvin and Susan,
It is great to hear from you!
I am reallly happy to know you enjoyed our service and our communication during the entire process. This made my day :)
We will take your feedback into account in order to improve our offer to other travelers - thank you for your detailed input on that. I reallly appreciate!
All the best,
Pedro & Across Portugal Team